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How to use Netboot.xyz

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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KnownHost’s dedicated server line supports an abundance of proper Operating Systems but we also know you may need something different or even niche for that one special project. We’re pleased to offer netboot.xyz, an easy way to try and install a wide variety of Operating Systems on your dedicated server. Below are instructions on how […]

What is JetBackup?

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

JetBackup is a pioneer backup solution in the hosting industry for cPanel & DirectAdmin. Providing the ability to perform local and remote backups to various destinations quickly and efficiently. When it comes to data retention, you want to have a solution that gives the most configuration options possible. Don’t find yourself in a position without backups […]

What is CloudLinux?

Last Updated: June 29, 2023

You may have heard the term “CloudLinux” in a support ticket or in your own research into different webhosting related products and wondered what exactly is it? CloudLinux is a service that replaces your operating system. Essentially, CloudLinux becomes your new operating system. CloudLinux’s design to make shared web hosting environments more secure. It does […]

Proactive Monitoring

Last Updated: July 7, 2025

KnownHost’s proactive monitoring is a service available to our Managed VPS, Cloud Hosting, NVMe Hosting, and Dedicated Servers. These are services where we will monitor your server’s services in detail and respond accordingly when something goes wrong – without you having to open a ticket. Managed VPS Managed Cloud Managed Dedicated Proactive Monitoring $9.95/mo $9.95/mo […]

E-Commerce: Which hosting service do I need?

Last Updated: August 19, 2022

You have a idea for an e-commerce website. Now you want to launch and you need to find a service for it. However, first you need to choose which sort of hosting service to go with. Finding such a service for your e-commerce solution, this doesn’t have to be a frightening task. With KnownHost, all […]

MailChannels Email Delivery

Last Updated: October 18, 2021

You’re sending emails to important users or users that have subscribed to specific content, however you’re constantly being met with blacklists or bouncebacks for those necessary users, because of this your emails aren’t making it to their desired recipient. This could be due to specific users on your server sending the wrong kind of email […]

How to install an SSL Certificate on DirectAdmin

Last Updated: March 14, 2022

So, you’ve purchased an SSL Certificate and now you don’t know what to do? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! If you’ve purchased a standard DV certificate, an OV certificate or an EV Certificate, it doesn’t matter, no stress! We’ll help explain things to help make it easy for you to install your SSL certificate […]

Increasing Max Upload Filesize and Post Max size in DirectAdmin’s PHPMyAdmin

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Unlike its counterpart, DirectAdmin still requires some manual modification in order to adjust certain values outside of the DirectAdmin panel. This makes DirectAdmin require a bit more hands-on knowledge for those savvy with command lines and for those and those that aren’t — this article is to tell you what to change and how to […]

cPanel and DirectAdmin: Development & Log Locations

Last Updated: February 27, 2023

cPanel and DirectAdmin both pioneer in integrating third-party apps to allow for more combined usage out of their panels. They do this by partnering with those developers to provide a robust platform that your average user could utilize for whatever project need that they have, we go over some of them below as well as […]